2006 BMW 335 vs. 2000 Opel Speedster
To start off, 2006 BMW 335 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Opel Speedster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Opel Speedster would be higher. At 2,978 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 335 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2000 Opel Speedster. (197 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Speedster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 335 weights approximately 592 kg more than 2000 Opel Speedster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 BMW 335 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Opel Speedster. (250 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Opel Speedster.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 335 | 2000 Opel Speedster | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 335 | Speedster |
Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2978 cc | 1910 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 243 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1008 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 61 L |